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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 641.97 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 641.97 and 258.19 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 641.97 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/641.97 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 641.97 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 165,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,748.63/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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